Enrollment
591
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 174007005863
John J Lukancic Middle Sch — Romeoville, IL
Federal NCES profile for John J Lukancic Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 33/100.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John J Lukancic Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
John J Lukancic Middle Sch reports 591 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 591 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Valley View Cusd 365u spends $22,462 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 60.3% from local sources (property taxes), 31.8% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (33/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John J Lukancic Middle Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 591 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 591
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174007005863
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 28.6%
African American 13.7%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 591:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 81
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes John J Lukancic Middle Sch.
$22,462
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about John J Lukancic Middle Sch
How many students attend John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
John J Lukancic Middle Sch has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Romeoville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Lukancic Middle Sch is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at John J Lukancic Middle Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Romeoville, IL.
What is the quality grade for John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
John J Lukancic Middle Sch receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (33/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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